Saturday, May 22, 2010

2010 SUPERCROSS BMX




Here are images of one of the Team bikes (Izzy's). Just after completion (at night) and a few days later at the SportsAid presentation where the BMX was on centre stage.

The Team also has a new RidersKitTable. Thanks to Jamie of 'Playstreet' for designing this. Last year it was black..this year it's white. Now all Dave Deakin has to do is make sure that the Racers use it!!!!

ALANSBMX AT DERBY NATIONALS 3 & 4


First and most important, Bradley had a crash at Derby badly damaging his elbow. A 2 hour operation followed and he is now back at home. Everyone in the RaceTeam wish Bradley a full recovery. Knowing him, he will be back very soon! Our thoughts also go to Bob and Jane who will have to cope with a restless son for a while!


The previous Cheddar blog noted that it has been a hectic start start to the season. Too right it has! We have welcomed a new rider Jordan Hatcher and then at Derby the Team was decimated by injuries, illness and non-appearances so that we only had 3 riders on the Sunday in National #4...but what a trio! In the photo you will see that they all carry #1 Plates. Top riders. Top Team.


Although ranked #1 by British Cycling in the 13-14 Girl category, Izzy has been given Special Dispensation to ride up 2 classes in the Championship class - the top Female category. In the 4 Nationals so far, she has made the Final and is currently lying 7th. Highlight has been Izzy and Shanaze side by side on the gates in Derby practice. Jenny is the youngest in 13-14 Girls but is up there with the 14 year olds. Wins will come very soon. Jordan is in the most competitive BMX class and he is always up there. It's a long season and he will be right up there at the end.


On the Friday before the Derby Nationals, Izzy was presented with a Sponsorship Award by SportsAid. This will enable Izzy to take part in the Euros in Norway in July. Her new Supercross was on display on the stage. Never raced - it was pristine! There were 150 invited guests and Izzy was one of only 2 sportgirls to receive an award.


The Team at Derby has grown to like the new racekit and 2010 raceparts - Renthal chain rings are popular! Bradley will be spectating at the next Nationals at Braintree and we hope to see Luke and Warren there. The Team may be small at the moment, but it is all quality!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Chedder Report: Deaks



The Team Manager/ Mechanics point of view:-

After much behind the seen activity the team arrived at our tent with
expectations of a goods days racing. Introductions all round to Jordan
Hatcher who has joined Alans after great success with Dialled Bikes last
year. Then disappointment ....no new frames!! The new Supercross frames had
been held up in California by that there volcanic dust. Just had to polish
up the last years bikes and keep smiling. Jordan ,as a temporary measure
was give a Redline Flight to tide him over, all tricked out with Shimano
DXR Hubs, Cranks, Brakes, and running the ever popular Tioga Power Block
tyres. First brand new bike he's ever had and he loved it as his results
were to prove. Lots of minor mechanical issues to sort , Brake cable
changes, adjusting chain tensions etc pursued. A few riders noticed the
Renthal Chain Sprockets amongst the spares and duly request them to be
fitted. The new kit from THOR was a bit of a surprise as it was different
from what was expected. Saying this everyone thought it looked cool and on
the track stood out from the rest. Matching BELL helmets finishing off the
professional look. Off to the moto's:->>

Brad
Raced really well on Both Cruiser and 20". After a big Crash as
normal just got up brushed himself down and got on with it 3rd in both
finals

Jordan
Loved the new bike had a battle with Jimmy Orena both days, he's a
great racer and wiped the board on Day 2 with a Win in the final

Jenny
On the top of her class both days unlucky not to win the finals with
two 2nd places

Alix
Good fast racing at the top of his class,smoked the moto's, through
to the finals both days , but things did not go well and ended up 5th in
both mains

Izzy
A big challenge doing the championship but she did not let us down
giving a gritty performance against girls older than her, she caused a few
surprises!

Luke
In amongst it Both days, super fast and brilliant to watch

Dave

Cheddar Report: Jenny



I was really excited to get back into the national series and as you know I moved up an age group so I was apprehensive about the competition J All of the team (apart from wozza) turned up including the new member Jordan who loves his bike! The track was riding really fast, especially the first straight so I was able to jump and manual J the bike felt very stable in the air and also on the ground! The alans tent was full of atmosphere as usual, being full with team riders and parents and charley even came back for a visit J I really enjoyed racing in the motos getting 1st, 3rd, 2nd and getting 3rd in the final.

On the second day I got 1st, 1st, 1st in the motos, 1st in the semi and 2nd in the final so I am looking forward to many battles during the year J I liked my kit, especially the trousers having longer legs, the shirts being thinner so it will be better in summer and the gloves are really comfy. I like my helmet especially after Dave the mechanic stickered it up J

Cheddar